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Health

December 20, 2023

Kogi government unable to replace doctors who left for greener pastures: CMD

On Wednesday, Isah Adagiri, Kogi Specialist Hospital’s chief medical director, lamented the shortage of doctors.

Yahaya Bello, Kogi Specialist Hospital
December 19, 2023

Family Planning: FG urges state governments to fill $32 million funding gap

“It is important for every state to implement this NCH-approved mandatory establishment and funding of budget line for FP.”

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
December 19, 2023

Nigerian doctors warn of danger of abusing antibiotics

“Every drug taken can be a source of disorder. Drugs can affect the kidney and the liver and should be taken only on physicians’ prescription,” one of the doctors warned.

Doctors and University of Ibadan
December 19, 2023

Northern monarchs meet in Abuja, review efforts to strengthen primary healthcare

The approach of engaging traditional and religious leaders would be expanded to other parts of the country.

Muhammad Ali-Pate
December 18, 2023

NMA Cross River demands swift action as abducted member spends 148 days in captivity

Her abduction prompted the NMA to embark on an industrial action that lasted for 40 days.

Nigerian Medical Association
December 18, 2023

Nigeria confirms 13 fresh cases of dengue fever

The dengue virus (DENV) is a leading mosquito-borne virus with a wide geographical spread and a major public health concern.

Mosquitoes
December 18, 2023

Resident doctors seek domestication of residency act in Anambra, decry brain drain

“Brain drain is a serious loss to us as a country because Nigerian doctors are some of the best across the world,” said COOUTH ARD president.

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital
December 18, 2023

Gov Mbah promises to build 260 health centres across Enugu electoral wards

Governor Peter Mbah says he is planning to build 260 primary health centres in all the electoral wards in Enugu.

PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE IN ENUGU and GOVERNOR PETER MBAH
December 18, 2023

Gov Uzodimma advises Imo youths to shun drug abuse

Governor Hope Uzodinma has advised Imo youths to shun the use of illicit drugs and embrace productivity.

Governor Hope Uzodimma
December 18, 2023

NMA seeks compensation for Kaduna drone attack victims

Mr Ojinmah accused cops of always harassing hospitals who treat gunshot victims.

Uche Ojinmah